as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the heroine in the story has an elfin beauty that men find irresistible
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Recent Examples of elfin
Meanwhile, as Hjalmar’s 14-year-old daughter, Hedvig, the elfin Maaike Laanstra-Corn is delivering yet another wonderfully eccentric embodiment of a high-strung tween with a potentially perilous excess of imagination.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2025
Numerous species are commercially available, from the culinary classic common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) to colorful flowering groundcovers such as elfin thyme (Thymus serpyllum) and creeping thyme (Thymus praecox).
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
In a series of illustrated stories, Lung describes the Labubu as an elfin creature.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The look is elfin, but less shaggy than an elfish cut, often pulled off with a mod, micro-cut bang instead.
—Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2025
Numerous species are commercially available, from the culinary classic common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) to colorful flowering groundcovers such as elfin thyme (Thymus serpyllum) and creeping thyme (Thymus praecox).
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
In a series of illustrated stories, Lung describes the Labubu as an elfin creature.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The look is elfin, but less shaggy than an elfish cut, often pulled off with a mod, micro-cut bang instead.
—Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elfin
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James Van Der Beek, the charismatic actor who starred as the sensitive and insecure Dawson Leery on The WB teen melodrama Dawson’s Creek, lost his battle with colorectal cancer on Wednesday.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rayner is a popular and charismatic Labour Party soldier who was forced to step down from her role at 10 Downing Street in September due to a breach of the ministerial code after underpaying taxes on one of her residential properties.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The charming boutique hotel opened in 2009, and is home to two beautiful restaurants.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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Start by checking into the 12-key Washington School House Hotel, a charming boutique property that puts you within walking distance of the best shopping and eating on Main Street.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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What's so appealing about this spring boot is their comfortable fit and elevated, androgynous structure, which looks very similar to an Oxford dress shoe when paired with Johnson's black Agolde straight-leg '90s jeans.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2026
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As construction costs remain high, the cost-effectiveness of adaptive reuse is particularly appealing.—
Margi Glavovic Nothard,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Analyst Matt Dellatorre and team says the pharma stock is extremely attractive at current levels and that investors should remain calm.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Colors range from purple to pink, and the low-growing foliage makes an attractive ground cover.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Behind the bed, past the requisite sunken bath, lies an enchanting lovers’ garden with a plunge pool, a cascading outdoor shower, and a daybed for two.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lim would know firsthand, of course, given Phlur’s undisputed popularity; the brand who, arguably, put the body mist back on the map with its enchanting scents at accessible price points.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The traditional French butter cookie gets the chocolate treatment—and only the most intense, seductive chocolate will do.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Leather seats and backlit panels complete a seductive setting where intrigue feels inevitable.—
Melinda Joe,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Elfin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elfin. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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